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Penitencia Creek County Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 435 Google reviews · Running trail in San Jose, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Penitencia Creek County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Linear park following a creek with a 4-mile hiking/biking trail plus a nature center & picnic areas.
What runners say about Penitencia Creek County Park
This Park is conviently located off the 61 and 70 VTA bus routes. Joggers and walkers alike make use of the trails daily and you are guaranteed to see the regulars. Dogs area welcome, but pay heed to the signs greeting you at the entrance.🤔💩👼.
Wow! I've been living in San Jose for 4 Years, and just recently found this little gem hidden in plain sight! Parking is very limited on good weather days. But, if you can time it right or get lucky, the hiking trails is well worth the effort.
This park has two sections. This section is a little smaller, the other section is a longer trail. Either way, I really love this park!! It's a true nature reserve as opposed to an artificial park. It has benches, tables, tons of grassy area -- it also has a few exercise stations along the path...
Nice park to walk. Mostly flat al around. Parking not a problem. At community center.
Trail conditions & character
“BBQ grill and concrete picnic benches available.”
“Parking is very limited on good weather days.”
“Dogs area welcome, but pay heed to the signs greeting you at the entrance.”
“Bathroom with handicapped access on grounds and water fountain available for pets as well as their humans.”
“Bathroom with handicapped access on grounds and water fountain available for pets as well as their humans.”
Plan your run at Penitencia Creek County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.santaclaracounty.gov
- Phone+1 408-262-6980
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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